Levetiracetam Tablets IP 500mg

Levetiracetam Tablets IP 500mg

Levetiracetam Tablets IP 500mg – Levetiracetam Tablets is a medication that is used to treat epilepsy. Electrical activity spikes in the brain that shortly impair brain function are known as seizures. To prevent seizures, Levetiracetam Tablets slow down these electrical signals. Levetiracetam Tablets is used to treat partial onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and tonic-clonic seizures in individuals with epilepsy. This medication makes you sleepy, tired, or dizzy when you start consuming this medication. 

Uses of Levetiracetam Tablets 

This Medication is used for treating Epilepsy Seizures.

How Levetiracetam Tablets Work

Levetiracetam helps regulate seizures by lowering aberrant electrical activity in the brain. It attaches itself to a protein known as synaptic vesicle protein 2A (SV2A), which is involved in the transmission of chemical messengers, or neurotransmitters, between nerve cells. Levetiracetam helps stabilize brain activity and avoid seizures by altering this mechanism.

Side Effects of Levetiracetam Tablets 

Like other medications, Levetiracetam Tablets also contain side effects that dissolve over time and do not require any medical attention. But if you experience these side effects frequently then inform your doctor and take medical advice.

• inflammation of the nose and throat, respiratory problems, cough
• somnolence, headache
• depression, aggression, anxiety, insomnia, nervousness, irritability
• balance disorder
• dizziness, tiredness
• tremor (involuntary trembling), forgetfulness,
• vertigo (sensation of rotation or spinning)
• abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite
• changes in body weight
• tingling and numbness
• hair loss

Stop taking Levetiracetam Tablets if you experience these side effects inform your doctor immediately. Below we mention the serious side effects of this medication.

• symptoms (such as decreased urine volume, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, disorientation, and edema in the legs, ankles, or feet) indicate an abrupt decline in kidney function.
• indications of severe mental alterations that may be encephalopathy symptoms (drowsiness, confusion, amnesia, loss of memory, aberrant behavior, involuntary or uncontrollable movements)
• Aggravation (worsening) of epilepsy symptoms include strange ideas, irritability, or more violent reactions.

How Should I Store Levetiracetam Tablets? 

Levetiracetam should be kept between 68 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit (20 and 25 degrees Celsius) at room temperature. For short periods, as during transportation, it can be subjected to temperatures ranging from 59 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit (15 to 30 degrees Celsius). Keep out in a dry, cool area.

What Special Dietary Instructions Should Follow

If your doctor provides you with a diet plan then you have to follow it to get better results of this medication otherwise continue your normal diet.

What Should I Do if I Forget a Dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember to do so if the scheduled time to take it was only a few hours ago. Skip the missed dose and stick to your usual dosing plan if the next dose is soon due. Do not take two doses to compensate for missing one.

How to Take  Levetiracetam Tablets? 

Swallow this medication with a glass of water do not chew or crush Levetiracetam Tablets. Take this medication as your doctor advises. To get better results take this medication with the proper dose and duration as advised by your healthcare.

Precautions for  Levetiracetam Tablets

Alcohol – Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication because it is unsafe to use.

Pregnant – If you are pregnant then before taking this medication consult with your doctor because it may be harmful to the developing baby.

Breastfeeding – Do not take this medication without consulting the doctor because it passes into the breast milk and causes harmful effects for your baby. 

Kidney – If you are suffering from kidney problems then inform your doctor before taking this medication. 

Liver – If you are a liver patient then do not consume this medication without being advised by your doctor.

Allergic—If you have an allergy to any ingredient in this medication, inform your doctor before taking it.